After much consideration, Tyler & I decided we needed to come together and create a special blog post for our clients that would showcase our knowledge regarding Boudoir Sessions. My personal mission was to establish ways to put nervous or self-conscience boudoir clients more at ease. How would I do this? By finding THE best information/tips to give our boudoir clients from start to finish and most importantly CREATE CONFIDENCE in all beautiful body types. I will be sharing exclusive boudoir tips + how it works with T&K Boudoir Sessions + a few of our very own confident client's images with you (with their permission, of course). I hope that you find it beneficial! <3

PRE-SESSION:

Once you have inquired and have accessed the T&K Boudoir Gallery password, a consult is set up. We ALWAYS require an in-person meeting when planning a T&K Boudoir Session. Why do this? To create a comfort level with us so that we can better understand what YOU are comfortable with + what style you like!

LOCATION: The first thing we do after we get to know you and understand what you desire in your session, we book your location with you because location is extremely important. Our favorite website to use when looking for a boudoir locations is AirBnB, there are so many different styled locations and budget friendly homes/lofts/apartments to choose from! We will look for a location with ample natural window lighting that matches the vibe you love + has plenty of space to utilize preferably 1-2 bedrooms, bathroom (claw foot tubs are a bonus!), living room, and kitchen. It is always a plus if your photographer has shot at the location because that means they will be more familiar with the lighting and the best spots to shoot with! Ask us what locations we have shot at!

STUDIES: Look at magazines and Pinterest to become familiar with boudoir poses that you love. Communicate with your photographer on your desired poses AND poses you hate so they can be aware.

WARDROBE: Choose 3-4 outfits that you feel confident in and accentuating YOUR favorite features. Keep in mind that you want outfits that you can move comfortably in.

Be sure to communicate with your photographer on what you desire to be photo-shopped VS what you do not. For example, if you are proud of your stretch marks (as you should be!!!!) and do not desire them to be edited out VS if you are self-conscience about your stretch marks and desire them to be edited out.

DAY OF SESSION:

OPTIONS: Bring options. Wardrobe, heels, sweaters, accessories, etc.

MUSIC: What we find to help ease our clients into becoming more comfortable is customizing a “FEELIN’ MYSELF” playlist of songs that make women feel like dancing AND confident (AKA Beyoncé & Rihanna or other divas). We never say no to song requests.

THIS is why hair/makeup artists are important for boudoir sessions! We love to focus on those stunning feautures.

We love to show of those shoes you splurged on! You can find these here.

We love the way the mid-day sun casts these shadows behind the stairs! Trust your photographer (even if they put you UNDER the stairs :P).

This modern industrial loft, a favorite boudoir spot of ours, can be found on AirBnB Chattanooga.

This client communicated with us that she wanted focus on her favorite features: her booty + her tattoos.

Do not forget that casual outfits can be sexy too!

Any Boudoir Session can be awkward, you are right! The key is to allow yourself to loosen your mind along with your body. I hope this has brought some insight into T&K Boudoir Sessions and brings any client hesitant on booking a T&K Boudoir Session some relief! I encourage everyone to get in front of the camera, get out of your comfort zone, and enjoy it! We look forward to hearing from all of you confident ladies out there and seeing how my tips + experiences can help YOU during your own session!